About Us

FABB is a volunteer-led Norwich charity tackling food waste and food poverty by rescuing perfectly good surplus food and getting it to the people who need it most.

Rescuing food.
Supporting People.

Every day, perfectly good food goes to waste while people in our community struggle to put food on the table.

FABB brings these two challenges together, rescuing surplus food from local businesses and redistributing it to people who need it. Because food that would otherwise become waste still has value, and we believe that value should benefit our community.

Powered by
the community

FABB is entirely volunteer-led. From rescuing surplus food to delivering parcels and supporting people in need, everything we do is made possible by our dedicated volunteers and local partners.

Not a penny goes towards salaries. Our community gives its time, energy and generosity to make a difference where it's needed most.

OUR MISSION

“Our mission is to sustainably alleviate food poverty across Norwich by rescuing surplus food, reducing waste and bringing people together through practical support, kindness and meaningful human connection.”

Carol McWhinnie, Founder

15,000

Food parcel donations given

30+

Norwich community volunteers

£20k

Donations gratefully received

Every food parcel
makes a difference

“The food was important, but knowing someone cared enough to knock on my door made all the difference.”

– Norwich Resident

Meet the Team

Anne & Mark Larner

VOLUNTEERS

Covering the Hethersett/Wymondham areas
Karen & Clive Jacques

VOLUNTEER

Cover Eaton and the wider Central Norwich area aided by Karen’s 90 year old mum, Mo, each Wednesday
Tracy & Kevin Seeley

VOLUNTEER

Cover rural communities, schools between Wymondham and Long Stratton
Debby Davidson

VOLUNTEER

Covers NR4 neighbourhood around Eaton Park
Carol McWhinnie

FOUNDER
Cover Cringleford, West Earlham and a ladies hostel in Bethel Street
Jo Luce

VOLUNTEER
Helps with Tombolas and events, and during school holidays
Nicila Collier

VOLUNTEER
Super-sub volunteer, covers ad hoc in time of need
Jenny Leveridge

VOLUNTEER
Frankie Dickson

VOLUNTEER
Zoe Vladi

VOLUNTEER

Environmental Champions Award
Champion 2025

We're proud to be recognised for the difference we're making in our community. Receiving the Environmental Champions Award celebrates not only our commitment to reducing food waste, but also the incredible volunteers, supporters and local businesses who make our work possible. Together, we're creating a more sustainable and compassionate Norwich.